The Power 100 The 100 standout Tennesseans on the following pages are a little more Republican and bit less political or governmental than our 2004 list of the state’s most powerful people. That’s probably because the GOP has been gaining ground here in recent years, seen most clearly in its capturing of a majority in the state Senate for the first time since Reconstruction. Also, the state’s economy continues to expand, making corporate centers of influence even more powerful. How our editorial team arrived at these rankings is more a tale of art than science. More... Over the Horizon A handful of financial firms recently stopped calling Memphis home. In two high-profile deals announced last year, Union Planters became part of Birmingham-based Regions Financial, and National Commerce Financial merged with Atlanta-based SunTrust. Still embedded in Memphis, however, is one bank with local roots that go back... More... Power 100: Thinking Outside the List... A Knoxville-based Hollywood actor best known for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman, David Keith is rapidly emerging as a strong voice in Tennessee Democratic politics. Attractive, recognizable, articulate and youthful, Keith even appeared... More...
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Developing Story Memphis -Bluff City businesses gain a new voice
Putting in the Slack West/Lake County - A $20 million port could signal the end of the doldrums for Lake County
Change of Pace Middle/Nashville - Ozburn-Hessey reverts from golden years to wonder years
Putting It on Paper East/Chattanooga -Another player takes the field in Chattanooga's effort to promote its natural allure
Mission Convey East/Tri-Cities -The folksy art of storytelling enters the space age
Bringing Up Baby East/Knoxville - Atmospheric Glow courts investors as its technology continues to mature
Catching the Eye Sit up straight and look prety--the venture capitalists are coming
Behind Door #3 Political Notes Lost in the noise of TenneCare and income tax debates, a third option for addressing the state's fiscal ills
